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priscilla 1World's Biggest Yachts
September 27th 2010 02:12
Some have missiles; some have swimming pools; some have 90-person staffs—all of these boats are enormous vessels of power, expense, and luxury.
This article on thedailybeast.com takes a look at the grandest superyachts in existence today. Below are the top 5, view the full list of 20 here.
The newest yacht in Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich's fleet is the largest private yacht now in existence. It boasts a missile-detection system, a luxury spa, two helipads, a swimming pool, and a miniature submarine. It reportedly cost more than $400 million. To keep out the prying eyes of the paparazzi, the yacht has an electronic "shield" that can detect light sensors in digital cameras and make them unable to take photos.
Length: 162m
Owner: Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum
Originally commissioned by Prince Jefri Bolkiah of Brunei in 1996, the Dubai was completed in 2006 by Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum in 2006. It has three elevators, an open glass staircase, a swimming pool, and, of course, a helipad. It is large enough to accommodate 115 people, including crew and guest staff.
Length: 155m
Owner: Sultan Qaboos of Oman
Recognizable for its off-white colour, Al Said launched in September 2007 after months of speculation by yacht enthusiasts. There is still relatively little known about the amenities in the megayacht, but it can reportedly hold up to 65 guests and includes a concert room that can hold a 50-person orchestra. Lurssen Yachts, a German yacht company and one of the leading superyacht manufacturers, built it.
Length: 147m
Owner: King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia
Built in Denmark in 1984, the Prince Abdul Aziz was the largest yacht built in the 20th century and held the honour as the world's largest yacht for 22 years. It cost more than $200 million, has its own military-trained crew, and is rumoured to hold missiles aboard. It also has a pool, cinema, parking garage, a small mosque, and an interior by renowned designer David Hicks.
Length: 146m
Owner: N/A
The El Horriya, whose name means Freedom, is one of the world's oldest yachts as well as one of the largest. It was built in 1865 by the British Samuda Brothers shipyard based on a design by Sir Oliver Lang. A prized treasure of the Egyptian navy, it has served on and off as the presidential yacht and was the first ship in the procession through the new Suez Canal in 1869. It was lengthened in 1872 by 12 meters and was rebuilt in 1905, becoming one of the earliest ships to be fitted with steam turbines.
This article on thedailybeast.com takes a look at the grandest superyachts in existence today. Below are the top 5, view the full list of 20 here.
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Dubai
Owner: Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum
Originally commissioned by Prince Jefri Bolkiah of Brunei in 1996, the Dubai was completed in 2006 by Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum in 2006. It has three elevators, an open glass staircase, a swimming pool, and, of course, a helipad. It is large enough to accommodate 115 people, including crew and guest staff.
Al Said
Owner: Sultan Qaboos of Oman
Recognizable for its off-white colour, Al Said launched in September 2007 after months of speculation by yacht enthusiasts. There is still relatively little known about the amenities in the megayacht, but it can reportedly hold up to 65 guests and includes a concert room that can hold a 50-person orchestra. Lurssen Yachts, a German yacht company and one of the leading superyacht manufacturers, built it.
Prince Abdul Aziz
Owner: King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia
Built in Denmark in 1984, the Prince Abdul Aziz was the largest yacht built in the 20th century and held the honour as the world's largest yacht for 22 years. It cost more than $200 million, has its own military-trained crew, and is rumoured to hold missiles aboard. It also has a pool, cinema, parking garage, a small mosque, and an interior by renowned designer David Hicks.
El Horriya
Owner: N/A
The El Horriya, whose name means Freedom, is one of the world's oldest yachts as well as one of the largest. It was built in 1865 by the British Samuda Brothers shipyard based on a design by Sir Oliver Lang. A prized treasure of the Egyptian navy, it has served on and off as the presidential yacht and was the first ship in the procession through the new Suez Canal in 1869. It was lengthened in 1872 by 12 meters and was rebuilt in 1905, becoming one of the earliest ships to be fitted with steam turbines.
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